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NDP calls for relief from vehicle inspection fees

Nova Scotia’s NDP says with rising costs, Premier Tim Houston must give families a break.

They’re calling on the Houston government to get rid of unnecessary vehicle inspections and license renewal fees.

Vehicle permit renewals, the fee you pay to keep your registration up to date, can range from $150 to over $300, depending on the weight of your car.

In a release, NDP leader Claudia Chender says, “This is the most expensive sticker you’ll ever buy and the government requires you to spend this money.

In the face of the current affordability crisis, the Premier could give everyday Nova Scotians a break and waive these fees.”

The NDP also wants Motor Vehicle Inspections changed from two years to every five, as in most other provinces.


  • Kelli Rickard

    Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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